KEYNOTE SPEAKERA Motivational Speaker of Extraordinary Inspiration -Glenda has a unique way of combining humour along with a dose of reality in all her keynote presentations. Her message of optimism always shines through despite having faced numerous adversities in her lifetime. Glenda will add a healthy dash of laughter to any program agenda while delivering a thought provoking and inspiring message to everyone in attendance.Learning Forgiveness the Hard WayGlenda shares some of life’s challenges that taught her the importance of forgiveness. Sometimes we learn from experience and sometimes we learn from others. Glenda openly shares some of the blunders she’s made along the way that taught her the most valuable lessons on how to forgive yourself and others. Please note that this is an approved ‘Stonecroft Ministries Canada ‘ presentation.

From Fat to FitIn
this presentation Glenda shares the insights she’s gained on her
journey from super-skinny after her cancer surgery in 1988 to
super-sized and back to a healthy weight. This is an inspiring keynote
with a focus on balance.

Smoking Awareness Program for TeensThis one+ hour multi-media program can be adapted to students from grade
four through to grade 12 and may include a 25 minute video presentation
for classes longer than one hour at teacher request. It is an
interactive presentation which empowers students to discover their inner
strength with a focus on the importance of positive thinking and
positive actions. Ideally suited to groups of 20 – 60 students, the
program is unique and has evolved over 20 years of presenting to
students in BC and as far away as Manitoba. The smoking awareness
message uses a variety of techniques such as aversion therapy
(associating the unpleasant smell of body odour with cigarettes using a
can of old cigarette butts); simple visualization techniques to
demonstrate the power of positive self talk; muscle testing for
allergies to tobacco; breathing simulation exercise to demonstrate what
it feels like to have emphysema; and all combined with unique stories
about the people Glenda Standeven has known who have been addicted to
tobacco. The program concludes with a 7 minute home video recorded in
the hospital room of a friend who passed away three days later from
smoking related cancer. It is an informative, emotional, educational,
and interactive presentation sure to impact both students and teachers
alike.

Volunteering, Leadership and Team BuildingThis one hour interactive presentation is suitable for secondary school students who are interested in learning more about the rewards of volunteering, leadership and team building. It is most effective in a classroom setting with 25 – 50 students in attendance. The program encourages positive thinking ‘outside the box.’ Using a variety of techniques and demonstrations Glenda Standeven effectively guides students to explore the ‘by helping each other you help yourself’ philosophy.POPP (Power of Positive People) in the WorkplaceA one hour workshop designed to increase morale in the workplace by fostering and encouraging teamwork. It is interactive with a focus on laughter and positive thinking.

What people are saying about Glenda's presentations

I want to thank you for coming to speak to us at our AGM. You were very inspiring and we had a lot of positive feedback. I know that when I have a low moment and start feeling sorry for myself I think of you and what you have been through and realize my lot in life is not so bad. I have the Optimist Creed up on my fridge – great words to live by.DIANE THORNTON – PRESIDENT LANGLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUXILIARY

Our Rotary club was lucky enough to have Glenda Standeven as our guest speaker. We were treated to a presentation full of laughs, a few tears (both the happy and sad kind), and some important life lessons along with entertaining stories and anecdotes. She quickly grasped the hearts and minds of our members, and earned a rare, yet well-deserved, standing ovation from our members. In fact, we were so taken with her presentation, Glenda was invited to join our club!MICHAEL BERGER – PAST PROGRAM CHAIR ROTARY CLUB OF CHILLIWACK

Glenda Standeven spoke at the Hope Health Fair in 2013 and I have to say that she is not only funny but also inspiring! She has a lot of heart behind that smile, which is infectious by the way. I look forward to seeing her back again!SUSAN JOHNSTON – MAYOR OF HOPE, BC

Glenda’s presentation is positive, uplifting, informative, as well as extremely realistic and practical. Both students and teachers come away encouraged and inspiredMR. JIM DAVIS – TEACHER

Mrs. Standeven has a great rapport with the students which keeps them interested and enthralled throughout her whole presentation.MR. JEFF DARTNELL – TEACHER

Glenda has been presenting a dramatic interesting Smoking Awareness Program to teens for years at Chilliwack High School with great success. Her message of positive thinking and good choices comes through loud and clear.MR. ROBERT LINDSAY – TEACHER

Glenda Standeven has been a keynote motivational and inspirational speaker and workshop facilitator in Canada for over 20 years. Being a female inspirational speaker with a disability lends even more credibility to her uplifting and entertaining humorous keynote presentations. She is an inspirational and motivational speaker suitable for both youth and adult audiences alike as she also delivers a powerful team building leadership workshop to audiences of all ages.As an approved Stonecroft Ministries presenter she also is in demand as a Christian motivational speaker. Her heartfelt presentations will move any audience and people appreciate her honesty and candour both on stage and off.Whether you are looking for a humorous Canadian keynote presenter to deliver an inspiring message at your event or a Christian speaker who is sure to leave the audience uplifted and smiling, Glenda Standeven delivers a powerful message of choosing to smile through adversity."Laughter is good medicine and being an inspirational speaker with a disability has been incredibly fulfilling for me," Standeven says with a smile. "I've met many inspirational women speakers over the years and the ones that stand out the most are the ones who have motivational stories to share from their own experience. I am proud to be a Canadian and proud to be a cancer survivor who inspires others to choose to smile. Choosing to smile sounds so simple but it is certainly not always easy."Please use the contact page to request more information or to book Glenda for your upcoming event. Whether you need a female keynote speaker for a fundraiser or a keynote speaker to inspire and leave the audience laughing Glenda Standeven will be happy to tailor her inspirational message to meet and exceed your needs.